We are the Newcastle Cycling Campaign: we want a city with space for cycling, so that everyone - people of all ages and abilities - are able to choose to cycle.
Newcastle upon Tyne
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And we're now over on BlueSky @newcycling.bsky.social
See you there 🚲
One thing that would really help is more safe cycling infrastructure.
I know people are worried about fuel prices. And I get it. You get to the pump, watch the numbers climb, and wonder why it's costing so much more than it used to.
The reality is that global events are pushing up costs, and families here at home are feeling the impact.
But I won't accept that there's nothing I can do to help.
That's why from today, you'll be able to see petrol and diesel prices on Google Maps, compare nearby stations and find the cheapest option before you fill up.
It's a small change, but if there's a practical way to help people keep more money in their pocket, I'll do it.
⛔ From 7th Sept the Waggonway past the Freeman Hospital will be closed.
⛔ From 1st Sep (the first day of school) the link to Longbenton will be closed.
❌ No safe cycling alternative has been provided - the diversion is Freeman Road
Our AGM is taking place on 7th July. This year we will be hearing about women's cycling from Breeze Ride leader Audrey Christie, as well as presenting the usual reports. Full details and sign up for a free ticket on the link.
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Newcastle has some very good sections of cycle lane, but if drivers block them they are useless.
If you come across a situation like this you can contact Newcastle Parking Services Enforcement Officers on 0191 278 7799, all days between 8.00am and 6.30pm.
Newcastle has 1051.8km of roads, 1416.8km of footway, but only 36km of cycleway.
The city's safe cycling infrastructure is 3.42% the length of the road network.
When you speak to candidates for next month's elections ask them if they support safe cycling for the whole city.
Read more about the elections on our website: newcycling.org/2026/03/elect…
There's a few days left to send in your support for proposals to make Fenham Hall Drive a safer street for people walking and cycling. The consultation ends at 11:59pm on Sunday.
You can read our response on the link below.
newcycling.org/2026/03/impro…
📢 The council is proposing changes to Fenham Hall Drive that could see the street becoming much safer for cycling.
✅ Proposals include 1.5km of protected cycle lane and better crossing points.
📖Read the full details and see all the plans at new.newcastle.gov.uk/travel/…
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We contacted Newcatle Council with
@NewCycling to ask if the public realm around the new HMRC offices on New Bridge St would be as forward-thinking as the CGIs. We didn't receive a response. Now we learn that Blackett Street, 3 yrs on, remains "on pause".
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In conjunction with @NorthEastPTUG we recently wrote the the city council to urge it to work towards making New Bridge Street and Blackett Street match the vision that has been sold to residents. newcycling.org/2025/10/the-f…
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Given the continual disregard for the traffic restrictions on Blackett Street by private vehicles and taxis, this would ensure the safety of pedestrians and allow people to enjoy the space around Grey’s Monument without fear of being run over.
Fresh plea to ban vehicles on Newcastle street as new offices near completion chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nor…
In conjunction with @NorthEastPTUG we recently wrote the the city council to urge it to work towards making New Bridge Street and Blackett Street match the vision that has been sold to residents. newcycling.org/2025/10/the-f…
You can read more about this and the response from the council in the Evening Chronicle chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nor…
Lots of people joined SPACE for Fenham and Arthur's Hill on their Glow ride last night as part of the
@WeAreCyclingUK "My ride. Our right" campaign to call for safer streets. See pictures from the event and a video explaining what it was about in the gallery below.
Dozens of people came together for a mass bike ride through Newcastle
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nor…
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SPACE for Fenham and Arthur's Hill have organised a Glow ride as part of Cycling UK's "My ride on Wednesday. Our right" campaign calling for safer streets, especially for women riding after dark.
Meet at the Civic Centre for 18:30. Full details: m.facebook.com/events/138234…
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Driving is about the least efficient way to travel based on road space needed per person travelling. We hope @NewcastleCC’s new Movement strategy will recognise this.
It's been a busy day on the Tyne Bridge as it sees it's most efficient use of the year, with 60,000 people crossing in around two hours and road works to clear and reinstate to give the runners extra space.
#GNR25
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The same cars today, parking on the cycle path.
@NewcastleCC
why are you allowing cars here?
If it's an active worksite, then you should secure your site. If it's a cycle path, you need to ticket these cars. Please pick one.
The council have now opened this route. Thank you to those in the council and councillors for getting this fixed. The signs are still in place but can be ignored.
Let us know if you see issues like this wherever you cycle. It can be fixed!
